Cyber Monday Tech Deals Galore: The Best Deals on TVs, Laptops, and More
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M5, 256 GB) — Top Pick
Best Buy deal price: $900; street price: $1,000
Amazon deal price: $900; street price: $1,000
What we like: Our top pro tablet pick. As powerful as a laptop. Using multiple apps in the redesigned iPadOS 26 is easier. Bright OLED display offers fantastic contrast. App Store is easier to use and has better pro apps than other platforms. Face ID is convenient.
Logitech K585 Slim Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $30 (deal on pink); street price: $45
What we like: Our pick for the best compact full-size Bluetooth keyboard with a number pad. Has a stand for a phone or tablet. Comfortable and responsive typing experience. Battery lasts for years.
Other things to know: Doesn’t have a backlight. Can only pair with two devices via Bluetooth or USB dongle. Not the lowest price we’ve ever seen, but street price has risen over the past year.
Read more: The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Keyboards
Other things to know: Still best as a secondary device, not a laptop. Not great for coding. Webcam is best used in landscape mode, as with a laptop. The larger 13-inch size is better for multitasking and comparing documents. Not user-repairable. No headphone jack.
Read more: The Best Pro Tablets
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 16 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $125; street price: $160
Best Buy deal price: $125; street price: $160
Target deal price: $125; street price: $160
What we like: Our upgrade e-reader pick. Worth upgrading to if you want a bigger screen for reading more text at a time, if you want to adjust the color temperature as well as the lighting, and if you do a lot of reading at the beach or by a pool. Seamless Audible integration for audiobook lovers.
Other things to know: 2024-model price hikes are irritating, especially considering Amazon declined to include long-requested features like physical page-turn buttons in this upgrade. Deal for the ad-supported model with 16 GB of storage.
Read more: The Best E-Reader
Amazon Kindle (2024) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $110
Target deal price: $80; street price: $110
Best Buy deal price: $80; street price: $110
What we like: Our top pick for the best e-reader for most people. Affordable price, portability, bright display, 16 GB of base storage, and USB-C charging compatibility check the most important boxes. Pocketable 6-inch display. Excellent battery life. USB-C support.
Other things to know: Not waterproof. More expensive than previous entry-level Kindles. Lock screen has ads. Recycled plastic body scratches easily, so protecting your Kindle with a case is a good idea. Downloading EPUB files requires some extra steps. One-year warranty.
Read more: The Best E-Reader
Apple iPad Air (11-Inch, M3, 128 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $450 (deal on blue, starlight, or purple); street price: $525
What we like: Our upgrade tablet pick. Delivers iPad Pro power without the iPad Pro price. Same powerful M3 processor as the last-gen MacBook Air. FaceTime camera is great for work calls. Linking a mouse, keyboard, and monitor unlocks a macOS-like desktop.
Other things to know: Also our budget pro tablet pick. We found a much larger difference between the iPad Air’s display and the iPad Pro’s display than we did between that of the Air and that of the entry-level iPad. Solid 128 GB base storage.
Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet
Apple iPad Air (13-Inch, M3, 128 GB) — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $645; street price: $700
What we like: The larger version of our upgrade iPad tablet pick for a bigger digital canvas. Same powerful M3 processor as the last-gen iPad Pro, plus an improved FaceTime camera. Solid, bright screen. Works with most iPad Pro accessories including the Pencil Pro.
Other things to know: More expensive than its predecessor. Doesn’t support Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Lacks iPad Pro features like 120 Hz OLED screen and FaceID; unlocks via fingerprint sensor instead. Deal on model with 128 GB of storage.
Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet
Amazon Fire HD 8 Android Tablet (12th Generation, 32 GB) — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $55; street price: $100
Best Buy deal price: $55 (deal on black or pink); street price: $100
Target deal price: $55 (deal on black); street price: $100
What we like: Our budget Android tablet pick. Same 8-inch display, MediaTek processor, and 13-hour battery life as its predecessor, with more RAM for slightly faster performance and a mildly higher-megapixel rear camera. Ideal for streaming video or using as a family tablet.
Other things to know: Ad-supported lockscreen. 1280×800 screen resolution is much lower than our other picks, so text and images are visibly less sharp. Running content-heavy websites or multiple apps can cause lagging and freezing. Deal price is for the 32 GB size.
Read more: The Best Android Tablets
Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, 40 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240
Walmart deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240
Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, 44 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $230 (with delayed shipping); street price: $270
What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness, and emergency safety features. Plenty powerful, with the same latest-gen S10 system-on-chip processor as its pricier siblings.
Other things to know: Battery life is average at best, but it charges fast. 40 mm screen may be too small for some people. Deal is for aluminum case with the Sport Band.
Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch (42 mm, Aluminum Case) — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $340; street price: $390
Amazon deal price: $340; street price: $390
What we like: Our upgrade Apple smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. An excellent smartwatch, with a large, vivid, more scratch-resistant display and advanced health and fitness features, including FDA-cleared hypertension alerts. Screen-size difference is meaningful, as you can view more information at a glance, and using the on-screen keyboard to type messages is easier. Can last a day and a half on a charge.
Other things to know: The Series 11 is so similar to the Series 10, which is also gaining the hypertension-alerts feature, that we recommend most people buy the older model on sale. The Series 11 with 44 mm Aluminum Case and Sport Band is currently discounted.
Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
Apple Watch Series 10 Smartwatch (46 mm, Aluminum Case) — Former Pick
Walmart deal price: $280 (46 mm); street price: $350
What we like: An Apple smartwatch worth considering on sale. The only things you miss out on versus the Series 11 are longer battery life and a tougher display, as the Series 10 (and Series 9) also support Apple’s latest health features, the hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.
Other things to know: Discontinued. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Deal for the GPS enabled, 46 mm Aluminum Case with the black or blue Sport Band or the purple or black Sport Loop.
Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
OnePlus Watch 3 Smartwatch (46 mm) — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $250 (46 mm); street price: $320
What we like: The best smartwatch for Android phones for long-lasting battery life. Can last almost a full week on a single charge while also tracking health and fitness metrics throughout the day and night. 46 mm case has a large, 1.5-inch OLED display that can reach a maximum brightness of 2,200 nits. Has a durable design that looks high-end.
Other things to know: Runs a hybrid system that includes Google’s Wear OS 5 and Google’s Gemini assistant. It’s available in two case sizes, but the smaller version lacks some useful features. ECG monitoring isn’t available in the US. Lacks cellular connectivity.
Read more: The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Smartwatch (40 mm) — Former Pick
Best Buy deal price: $130 (deal on cream); street price: $190
What we like: A former smartwatch pick for Android phones that we still like for those on a budget. Adds more advanced health features over previous models. Has a sleek and comfortable design, aluminum alloy case, sapphire-glass cover, water-resistant seal, and protection against dust. Lighter and less expensive than the newer Watch8 model.
Other things to know: The battery only lasts for one day and takes hours to fully recharge. We consider the Watch8 better in most respects. Some health tracking features only work with Galaxy smartphones. Software updates available through the summer of 2028. Deal for the 40 mm face size in cream.
Read more: The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Android Tablet — Upcoming Pick
Amazon deal price: $360; street price: $440
What we like: The upcoming top pick in our Android tablets guide. Large, bright display. Comes with a stylus.
Other things to know: Normally $500. Large, bright display. Guaranteed software updates until 2032.
Read more: The Best Android Tablets
Huion Inspiroy 2 M Drawing Tablet — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $61 (deal on black); street price: $80
What we like: Our top pick for the best drawing tablet. Smooth pen surface is a pleasure to draw on. Comfortable stylus provides excellent tracking with no latency. Has plenty of hotkeys (eight) for you to program as you like, along with a dial and a pen holder with replacement nibs. Setup is easy, and the drivers are fairly user-friendly.
Other things to know: Features 8.7 by 5.4 inches of usable workspace. The design is boring, it’s just a slab of (mostly) plastic. Lacks wireless support and touch input.
Read more: The Best Drawing Tablets
Huion Inspiroy H640P Drawing Tablet — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $27; street price: $35
What we like: Our budget pick for the best drawing tablet. Stylus tracking and drawing experience feel very similar to those of pricier models. Features six programmable hotkeys. Comfortable, full-size wireless pen comes with eight replacement nibs.
Other things to know: Not quite as sleek as our other picks. Not wireless. Charges via Micro-USB. The buttons on the tablet rattle — only a little, but still. Recurring deal price is for the small size.
Read more: The Best Drawing Tablets
XP-Pen Artist 22 Plus Drawing Tablet — Worth Considering
XP-Pen deal price: $362 (use promo code VIVI6); street price: $500
What we like: A drawing tablet worth considering if you’re looking to transition from a drawing tablet to a pen display. Surprisingly well-constructed 22-inch 1080p pen display. Solid, smoothly functional built-in stand. Decent color reproduction and brightness. Excels in drawing and writing, with impressive line stability and responsiveness.
Other things to know: Includes VESA mounting brackets. Brightness could be better. Continues to exhibit the same major driver issues we’ve seen with all XP-Pen tablets we’ve tested, including losing our settings whenever the PC restarted or woke from sleep. Large and heavy, at 22 inches and 14 pounds, so you’ll need ample desk space. Use code VIVI6.
Read more: The Best Drawing Tablets
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium (2025) — Upgrade Pick
B&H deal price: $330; street price: $380
Best Buy deal price: $330; street price: $380
Amazon deal price: $330; street price: $380
Adorama deal price: $330; street price: $380
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best drawing tablet. A premium experience. Offers a wealth of bonus features, including mechanical dials and plenty of hotkeys. Full wireless support via Bluetooth. Smaller than its model-line predecessor but with more usable (and smoother) workspace. Solidly built, with the best stylus we tested.
Other things to know: The minimal bezel may take getting used to. No multi-touch input support in this model. Expensive.
Read more: The Best Drawing Tablets
Keychron V6 Max Mechanical Keyboard — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $96 (deal on Gateron Banana Switch); street price: $105
What we like: Our top full-size mechanical keyboard pick. Sturdy case, durable PBT keycaps, and smooth lubricated stabilizers. Features RGB backlighting, hot-swappable switches, wireless connectivity, and full programmability with the easy-to-use VIA software.
Other things to know: Comes with keycaps for Windows and Mac, and swapping between the two operating-system layouts is simple. Not as aesthetically flexible as others; only available with black cases and gray, black, or red keycaps. Very limited one-year warranty. Walmart has Gateron Banana switches, while Keychron has Gateron Red, Brown, and Banana switches available.
Read more: The Best Keyboards
Kobo Libra Colour E-Reader — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $200; street price: $230
What we like: An e-reader worth considering if you want a more tactile experience and stylus support. Has a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen. Adjustable front light and IPX8 rating. Two built-in page-turning buttons, which you can alternate for right or left-handed use or even switch to landscape mode. Stylus support allows you to mark up pages, highlight passages, and take notes using the built-in notebook feature.
Other things to know: The Stylus 2 is sold separately. Has 32 GB of storage, which is a better choice if your library mainly consists of comic books and graphic novels. Colors look subdued.
Read more: The Best E-Reader
Nuphy Halo75 V2 Compact Mechanical Keyboard — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $104; street price: $145
What we like: A translucent compact mechanical keyboard worth considering. Feels great to type on. Comes with Mac and Windows keycaps. Case’s translucent bottom accentuates the RGB lighting. Its mSA-profile PBT keycaps have a comfortable shape. Wired or wireless connection.
Other things to know: Available with tactile and linear switches and supports hot-swap. Programmable in VIA. Lacks a knob. Expensive for a plastic keyboard, though this deal helps. Comes in a variety of cute colors, many of which are on sale.
Read more: The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards
Perixx Periboard-335 Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $50; street price: $60
What we like: A wired, less expensive, partially split ergonomic keyboard worth considering. Features mechanical key switches and a large, built-in wrist rest. Also has risers to create a negative tilt, which helps your wrists rest at a more natural angle.
Other things to know: The design is different, but it’s close enough to Sculpt-style keyboards that this model could be a good budget alternative at half the price.
Read more: The Best Ergonomic Keyboard
Seenda Ergonomic Wireless Vertical Mouse MOU-302 — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $19 (deal on purple); street price: $25
What we like: A wireless mouse worth considering if you want to try an inexpensive vertical mouse. The best inexpensive option we’ve tested. Comfortable to hold for a range of hand sizes, and we didn’t feel any discomfort after hours of use. Has a handy dial to adjust volume and play and pause music. Available in some fun colors.
Other things to know: Isn’t quite as comfortable as the Logitech Lift due to its larger size and slightly steeper angle. Isn’t customizable. Deal for the purple color but the other colors are also on sale for a few dollars more.
Read more: The Best Wireless Mouse
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Smartwatch — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $700 (deal on blue); street price: $800
Costco deal price: $700 (Costco membership required, add $5 shipping); street price: $800
What we like: Our Apple watch pick for those wanting for a long battery life. Rugged design can compete with dedicated diving and running watches. Features a flat-edged screen, larger Digital Crown, and side Action button for quickly launching apps. The brightest display specs of any Apple Watch, and is easy to read in sunlight. Can connect to satellites for off-grid messaging and emergency SOS. Battery life is more than double that of the Series 11.
Other things to know: 49 mm case makes it the biggest Apple Watch. If you don’t need the sportier features, the large size and high price might be a turnoff. Costco members pay $5 shipping.
Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
Keychron V6 Max Mechanical Keyboard — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $96; street price: $105
What we like: Our top full-size mechanical keyboard pick. Sturdy case, durable PBT keycaps, and smooth lubricated stabilizers. Features RGB backlighting, hot-swappable switches, wireless connectivity, and full programmability with the easy-to-use VIA software.
Other things to know: Comes with keycaps for Windows and Mac, and swapping between the two operating-system layouts is simple. Not as aesthetically flexible as others; only available with black cases and gray, black, or red keycaps. Very limited one-year warranty. Walmart has Gateron Banana switches, while Keychron has Gateron Red, Brown, and Banana switches available.
Read more: The Best Keyboards
Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $15; street price: $24
Walmart deal price: $15 (with store pickup); street price: $24
What we like: A media streaming device worth considering f you don’t need a 4K resolution. Identical in software and almost identical in performance to the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, except it outputs a 1080p resolution and strips out Dolby Vision support. Supports almost every major service. Clean, simple interface. Draws power from your TV’s USB port.
Other things to know: If your TV is limited to a 1080p or 720p resolution, you can save some money by getting this HDMI stick instead of the 4K version.
Read more: The Best Media Streaming Devices
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $64 (with clipped on-page coupon); street price: $95
What we like: A fun, retro-looking mechanical keyboard worth considering. Smooth stabilizers and comfortable PBT keycaps. Supports hot-swap, so you can change the switches. Connects via wire, USB dongle, or Bluetooth.
Other things to know: Lacks a backlight and customization is limited in the 8BitDo software. Deal price with clipped on-page coupon.
Read more: The Best Mechanical Keyboards
Kensington SD5900T DisplayLink Docking Station — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $204; street price: $250
What we like: The best Thunderbolt dock for triple- and quad-monitor setups. A bit nicer than our top pick, with a metal enclosure, a rear-facing host port, and a comprehensive port selection, including a pair of Thunderbolt 4 connectors. Using additional software, it supports up to four external monitors with either a Windows PC or a Mac.
Other things to know: The HDMI ports are DisplayLink-only. Some DisplayLink dock users complain of performance issues, and some dock makers warn against using DisplayLink with dynamic video applications. The mounting holes on the underside that allow you to clamp the dock to a monitor are a thoughtful touch, but the requisite bracket costs $20 extra.
Read more: The Best Thunderbolt Docks
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 4K Monitor — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $750; street price: $900
What we like: Our 4K monitor upgrade pick. A larger, 32-inch version of our top pick. You can stack three documents side-by-side in view, and text is always sharp. A slew of ports. Can connect to another monitor for a dual-display setup. Automatically adjust temperature and color settings to its surroundings. Sturdy stand.
Other things to know: Pricey, and if you’re using a large monitor for gaming, we recommend checking out OLED options.
Read more: The Best 4K Monitors
Titan Army P2510S Plus Monitor (24-Inch) — Worth Considering
Best Buy deal price: $220; street price: $300
What we like: A 24-inch monitor worth considering for work and gaming. Has a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. Things will look sharper compared with how they look on 1080p monitors, and you’ll have more space on your screen since text and icons can be smaller without looking blurry. Has great motion clarity, with minimal ghosting from its fastest 240 Hz refresh rate down to 120 Hz.
Other things to know: It’s typically more expensive than our picks, but is less expensive now on sale.
Read more: The Best 24-Inch Monitor
Keychron V1 Max Mechanical Keyboard — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $80 (deal on Gateron Jupiter Brown switches); street price: $100
What we like: Our top pick for compact mechanical keyboard. Provides the best typing experience and the most features for a reasonable price. Comes with RGB lighting, hot-swappable switches, wireless connectivity, a knob, and easy programmability.
Other things to know: Has 75% of the keys of a full-size keyboard. Covered by manufacturer’s one-year warranty. Comes with Windows and macOS keycaps. Internal battery is not replaceable, but still usable in wired mode. Deal price with Gateron Jupiter Brown switches.
Read more: The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards
KTC H25B7 24-Inch Monitor — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $77; street price: $93
What we like: Our budget pick for the best 24-inch monitor. Basic 1080p display. The least expensive monitor we’ve found that meets our criteria for quality. Has a 1300:1 contrast ratio and reaches 360 nits of brightness, which is extremely rare for a budget monitor.
Other things to know: Easy to mount and assemble, but the stand only tilts up or down. Bulky external power supply is too wide to fit nicely in a power strip. Not for multitasking; the screen gets cluttered quickly if you use more than one app at a time.
Read more: The Best Monitors
Asus ZenScreen MB16ACV Portable Monitor — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $150; street price: $170
Walmart deal price: $150; street price: $170
What we like: Another portable monitor worth considering if your computer doesn’t have USB-C or HDMI ports. 15.6-inch display with sharp 1080p resolution. Integrated stand lets you use it in landscape and portrait orientations. Works with older laptops or as a smaller, secondary monitor for desktops.
Other things to know: Formerly our top pick. Only has one USB-C port to connect it to a laptop or computer. Additional software required to get features such as auto-rotate and USB-A compatibility.
Read more: The Best Portable Monitors
Barton Watch Bands Cordura Fabric and Silicone Hybrid Watch Band — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $30 (deal on brown); street price: $54
What we like: Our top Apple Watch band pick for all activities. A handsome hybrid band, with a casual utilitarian look on the outside and the comfort of lightweight silicone on the inside. The most versatile we tested; works anywhere from the office to the gym.
Other things to know: At 22 mm wide, it fits an array of wrist sizes. Offers a generous range of 12 holes for adjusting, but those with wrists smaller than 5.5 inches in circumference may find it too loose, even on the tightest setting. Street price is on the rise. Deal price is on the brown color, other colors are on sale for $42.
Read more: Apple Watch Bands We Like
Ring Indoor Cam Security Camera (2nd Gen) — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $25; street price: $50
Target deal price: $25 (with store pickup or Circle Card); street price: $50
Best Buy deal price: $25 (free Best Buy account required); street price: $50
What we like: A security camera worth considering for those who are all in with the Ring ecosystem. Provides a clear 1080p image and person detection. Removable privacy cover can be manually swiveled to cover the camera while you’re at home.
Other things to know: Typically more expensive than our top two picks. Only works with Alexa. At Target, choose store pickup, add to a $35 order, or purchase with Circle Card or Circle 360 to avoid shipping fees.
Read more: The Best Indoor Security Camera
TP-Link Tapo P306 Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Extender — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $30; street price: $40
What we like: Our smart plug pick for tight spaces. Converts a two-plug outlet into a multi-port setup. Controllable via the Tapo app or smart-home integration. Works well in spaces in which a power strip might not fit or look strange.
Other things to know: Widest smart-home compatibility range of any smart outlet we tested — compatible with Alexa, Google, and Apple Home. Provides three smart outlets, three always-on outlets, and three smart USB ports. Matches the deal price we saw during October’s Prime Day.
Read more: The Best Smart Plugs
EZ Outlet Extension Cord — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50
What we like: A staff-pick outlet-shaped extension cord we like for hidden outlets. Fits behind couches or whatever is blocking a direct connection, giving you easier access to hidden outlets without extra floor clutter. Comes with a USB-A and USB-C port.
Other things to know: 22 inches at shortest length and 34 inches at full extension, so it’s great if it fits but not adjustable beyond those measurements. Not everyone’s aesthetic first choice. Plug can swivel so extension can be adjusted, includes Velcro strips for easy attachment.
Read more: A Much Better-Looking Extension Cord for Hidden Outlets
Cushion Lab Pressure Relief Seat Cushion — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $60; street price: $73
What we like: Our medium-firm top pick for the best ergonomic seat cushion. Offers tailbone relief and increased seated height. Feels like a firm, pressure-relieving bed pillow that never goes flat—only it’s for your butt.
Other things to know: Shaped coccyx cushion, meaning it has a cutout for your tailbone (can be good for people with tailbone pain). Larger than typical office chairs, so worth measuring your chair before purchasing. Not the lowest price we’ve seen (dropped to $50 in October), but still a good deal.
Read more: The Best Ergonomic Seat Cushions
Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $18; street price: $25
Walmart deal price: $18 (with store pickup); street price: $25
What we like: Our top Bluetooth tracker pick for iPhone users. Leverages Apple’s huge network of devices to find lost goods. Impressively accurate. If you lose an AirTag (or an item containing or attached to one), you can use the Find My app to see its location or ask Siri to trigger an audible alert.
Other things to know: Replaceable coin battery. Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. No built-in method of attaching to anything. Also available from Walmart with store pickup.
Read more: The Best Bluetooth Tracker
Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 Bluetooth Keyboard — Worth Considering
Best Buy deal price: $60; street price: $70
Amazon deal price: $60; street price: $70
What we like: Another option worth considering if you want a super portable Bluetooth keyboard. Superthin and really light. Feels decent to type on thanks to its small-but-not-cramped and shallow-but-not-unpleasant keys. Works with Windows and Mac and can swap between up to three devices. Has a built-in cover to protect the keys.
Other things to know: Logitech claims the batteries will last three years, and we like that the coin cell batteries are replaceable. Expensive compared with our top pick, and its shallower keys made our knuckles feel fatigued during long typing sessions. Notably higher than deals we saw earlier in the summer.
Read more: The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Keyboards
Apple iPad (11th Generation, 128 GB) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $274 (deal on blue or silver); street price: $300
What we like: Our top tablet pick for most people. Large 11-inch touchscreen, fast performance, a USB-C port, and plenty of color options. Great all-around tablet that can handle pretty much any task. 128 GB is a great jump from the previous 64 GB least-expensive model. Solid battery life lasted for about 10 hours of continuous use. Touch ID sensor unlocks the device.
Other things to know: Adding optional accessories can make the iPad even more useful. Only supports the 1st-gen and USB-C Apple Pencil models. Digital illustrators might need a more expensive iPad.
Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet
Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $280; street price: $382
Best Buy deal price: $280; street price: $382
What we like: The best digital notebook for reading and annotating ebooks. Features built-in lighting. The only digital notebook with Bluetooth integration for Amazon’s Audible audiobooks service. Has the most full-featured stylus and our only pick that doesn’t charge extra for a premium stylus.
Other things to know: Provides some tactile feedback that reminds us of writing on paper. Stylus nibs tend to wear down faster than that of our other picks. However, testers said the worn nibs didn’t interrupt their writing flow. Search function is limited. Lacks app integrations like Dropbox and Google Drive for transferring files. Deal price on 32 GB.
Read more: The Best Digital Notebooks
TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Outlet P210M — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $25
What we like: Our top in-wall smart outlet pick. Both remote-controllable outlets are equipped with energy monitoring. Offers the ability to trigger the outlets to go off based on power consumption or whether devices are fully charged. Also has an Away Mode, which can turn a lamp on and off randomly when you’re out of town. The Tapo app is one of the easiest to use.
Other things to know: No USB ports, which may be a dealbreaker for some people. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Read more: The Best In-Wall Smart Outlet
Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $850; street price: $1,000
What we like: A budget home theater projector worth considering if you want to spend a little less and don’t like DLP projectors. Full-featured all-in-one LCD projector with an LED light source and stylish design. Comes pre-mounted on a stand that rotates and tilts, and can run off USB-C for portability. Good performance, solid brightness, and good color accuracy.
Other things to know: Doesn’t match up to other picks in sharpness, contrast, or black level. Runs Google TV, which is responsive and stable. Integrated Bose sound system has good balance and dynamic ability. Fan noise is a bit louder than our top pick.
Read more: The Best Home Theater Projectors Under $1,500
Hisense M2 Pro 4K Laser Projector — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $900; street price: $1,300
What we like: Our new top pick for a living-room home theater projector. One of only a handful of 4K laser projectors under $1,500 that has enough brightness for a big screen. Against our top pick, it produced a sharper picture and was was competitive in image contrast and brightness. It also comes pre-mounted on a tiltable stand.
Other things to know: Laser light source delivered more P3 color gamut for HDR videos. Less color accurate than our top pick, and doesn’t handle darker movies as well. Shorter throw, and relies on digital lens adjustment to shape and size the image.
